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2 WELCOME PARTICIPANT! Michigan Technological University's Intramural-Recreational Sports Program is designed to provide all of its participants with the opportunity to participate in organized sports and recreational activities. It is the purpose of the Intramural (IM) program to provide a sound, attractive schedule of activities that will appeal to the leisure-time pursuits of Michigan Tech students, faculty, staff and administration. Intramural competition operates on a voluntary basis, and is both a supplement to and a continuation of various physical education classes. Intramurals are for those students who, because of skill level or inclination, do not compete on a varsity level (check the eligibility rules and regulations for status on varsity athletes). Further objectives of the Intramural Sports Program include: 1. Encourage participation for fun and pleasure. 2. Provide a program which will be structured to meet the interests, characteristics and needs of the participants. 3. Provide a program which will include competitive activities ranging from vigorous to moderate in nature. 4. Motivate students so as to achieve maximum participation. 5. Give each student the opportunity to work with others, thus promoting good citizenship and sportsmanship. 6. Provide an opportunity to develop physically, mentally and socially. 7. Develop interest and skill in recreational activities and provide activities with carry-over (lifelong) value to the participants. 8. Establish a rapport between Michigan Tech students, organizations, faculty, staff and university administrators. The Intramural Program is designed to be consistent with the educational objectives of the university. It is the hope of the Intramural Department that the students, faculty, staff and administration of Michigan Technological University will find time to participate in some phase of the Intramural-Recreational Sports Program. We hope that you will receive personal satisfaction and enjoyment from the program. Craig Pellizzaro Director of Intramurals and Physical Education 1 Intramural Sports

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2... Intramural Contacts/Staff 3... Mission & Vision Statement 4... Fast-Pass To Intramurals 5... Participant Information 6... Leagues & Divisions 7... Skill Levels (NEW for ) 8... IMLeagues Registration 9... Captain s Responsibilities Eligibility Rules Re-Scheduling Games Forfeits & Defaults For the love of the Game & Defaults General Rules and Information Sportsmanship Concussion and Head Injury Waiver Student Employment Student Employee Awards NIRSA & Championship Series Intramural Contacts/Staff Intramural Sports Office Room 202, Second Floor of the Student Development Complex (SDC) Phone: imsports-l@mtu.edu Craig Pellizzaro Intramural Director crpelliz@mtu.edu (906) Christina Lehman Office Assistant cmlehman@mtu.edu (906) Doug Oppliger Intramural Faculty Advisor oppliger@mtu.edu (906) Intramural Sports

4 Sport MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to provide a wide variety of recreational activities that will appeal to the leisure-time pursuits of the students, faculty, and staff. We encourage that participation be for fun, fitness, and friendship. We promote and honor individual and team sportsmanship. We provide the opportunity for students to compete against and interact with other students, thus promoting good citizenship and socialization. Student employees develop social and leadership skills that are essential for lifelong learning. The Intramural-Recreational Sports Services program is designed to be consistent with the educational objectives of Michigan Technological University. VISION STATEMENT We will be a vital component of the total development and well-being of the Michigan Tech community. 3 Intramural Sports

5 FAST-PASSTO INTRAMURALS The following is your Fast-Pass to participating in Intramural Sports. This guide is loaded with all the details on Intramural Sports policies and procedures. Please be sure to review it in its entirety. All participants must have an IMLeagues account prior to participating in Intramural Sports. Register at imleagues.com/mtu. The Intramural-Recreational Sports Services Office is located on the second floor of the Student Development Complex (SDC), room 202. Normal office hours are Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. All current students, faculty, staff, and partners are eligible to participate in all Intramural Sports for free. Sport Club players on the roster are restricted to half the minimum number of players required to start a game for each sport. Please see specific sport rules for this numbering restriction. Register as a complete team or just register yourself as a Free Agent. Sign up for text messaging by entering your phone number into the IMLeagues registration. You will be notified of upcoming Intramural Sports registrations, deadlines, cancellations, and work opportunities through this service. Download the FREE IMLeagues App, which provides quick, easy access to your team s most important information. All eligible participants can play on one single gender team and one CoRec team for all major team sports. Participants may not switch from either team once they have checked in for a game. In most major team sports in each league, you can play either competitive or recreational. Competitive Leagues are for players who have experience playing the sport and want to compete for the Championship T-shirt. Recreational Leagues are for players who are new to the sport and/or just playing for fun. Captains have important responsibilities. Please be sure to read all the details in the captains section if you are a team captain. All participants shall be required to show Michigan Tech ID to participate in all sports. Should an MTU ID not be available, participants may use Photo ID as well as proof of enrollment status. Individuals without an issued Michigan Tech ID, must contact the Intramural Office. Game time = forfeit time. Don t be late to your game! Interested in making money in a sport environment? We hire and train student officials and scorekeepers). No experience necessary. Follow us on and LIKE us on Facebook at Michigan Tech Intramural-Recreational Sports Services for updates and pictures throughout the year. Any questions, please contact us at (906)

6 Participant Information Injuries and Insurance Everyone participates voluntarily in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Services program. Medical costs incurred by participants injured in intramural contests must be covered by the individual's personal insurance. Information on insurance coverage is available at the Office of Student Affairs and at the Center for International Education. All injuries must be reported to the student supervisor or building personnel. Necessary assistance/referral will be provided. Practice periods and health examinations are strongly recommended for all sports, particularly for those participants with a known medical history of sport restriction. Through an Intramural Advisory Council, the students and faculty have a voice in the rules, regulations, new activity ideas, intramural decisions, and other pertinent intramural matters. Council meetings are held at the end of each academic year. Additional meetings are scheduled as needed. Awards T-shirts are awarded to all first place winners. Intramural plastic cups are awarded to all runners-up. Awards will be distributed upon completion of competition or the athletic captain can pick up all awards at the Intramural Office. For the team sports, participants must have played in at least half of the team's contests to receive an award. Students wearing glasses should use protective guards or have special glasses. Students must not play without taking these precautions. Racquetball eye guards are available from the Intramural Office and Equipment Issue. Softball face masks are recommended for all catchers. Sports Rules/Policy Changes Intramural-Recreational Sports Services reserves the right to change and amend any policy or rule (general or sport specific) as seen necessary. Influencing factors may include participant safety, program needs and incidents that are uncontrollable by nature. Intramural-Recreational Sports Services also reserves the right to rule and make judgments on all interpretations pertaining to Intramural Sports rules, regulations, eligibility and disciplinary action. Before doing so, the department will attempt to notify team captains. (All rules are posted on the IM web-site). The decision of the department is final. Inclement Weather A scheduled game may be delayed, postponed, or cancelled due to inclement weather in an effort to protect the safety of the participants/employees and the quality of our playing fields. Participants/employees should not assume that games will be cancelled due to rain or the possibility of a storm. A decision regarding the playing of games will be made by 3:00 PM that day when possible. Information on the status of games will be available by calling the Intramural Office at or visit the IMLeagues website at: In the event of inclement weather after the Intramural-Recreational Sports Services Office closes for the evening, decisions regarding the continuation of the intramural contests will be made on the field by the Intramural Supervisors on duty. Games that are cancelled because of inclement weather will be rescheduled if time, space, and personnel are available. Check the IMLeagues web-site for scheduling updates When the University is officially closed or classes are cancelled due to weather conditions, all intramural sports, whether indoor or outdoor, will be cancelled. The games will be rescheduled at a later date if possible. Jewelry, Clothing & Equipment Restrictions Most jewelry is prohibited in IM play. The only exceptions are medical bracelets. Please check individual sports rules for more specific rules on jewelry for that sport. Hard-billed caps are not allowed in any sports with the exception of softball. Metal cleats are not permitted. In all indoor sports, non-athletic shoes are not permitted. Shirts are required in all sports unless the specific rules state otherwise (e.g. Inner tube Water Polo). Intramural Advisory Council The purpose of an Intramural Advisory Council is to assist the Intramural Director in promoting and improving the Intramural- Recreational Sports Services Program. The Intramural Advisory Council at Michigan Technological University minimally consists of a faculty-staff advisor, and a female and male undergraduate student. ID PROCEDURE: All participants shall be required to show Michigan Tech ID to participate in all sports. Should an MTU ID not be available, participants may use Photo ID as well as proof of enrollment status. Playoffs The competitive league regular season of all major team sports will be followed by a single elimination tournament. Qualifying teams will be determined on a sport by sport basis. Please check the IMLeagues website at: for more details. Officials Most IM sports are officiated by MTU students who are trained and evaluated over the course of the semester for each sport they officiate. All people interested in officiating will need to attend a sports specific officials training clinic. Those interested in becoming an IM Official, please see the IM website or contact IM office for more information. Intramural Team Names It is the responsibility of the athletic captain to submit a proper team name for their intramural sports team. The following guidelines have been established by the university's Name Review Committee. 1. Two words, no more than twelve letters (no Greek letters). 2. No vulgar language. 3. No reference to alcohol or other drugs. 4. No reference to sexually explicit, invasive or violent activities. 5. No discriminatory reference (race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, handicapped, veteran). The Committee recommends that the above names or acronyms not be permitted to be used in any official function or competition on this campus. More detailed information is provided in the Board of Control Policy Manual. Publicity The Intramural Schedule of Events sheets are available at the beginning of each term. This information can be picked up at the Intramural Office. All IM information is also posted on the intramural web-sites: ( and/or Intramural Schedules are available in residence halls and the Memorial Union Building. Some intramural information and results are printed in the school newspaper (The Lode). Also, some information may be displayed on the campus electronic display system.

7 Leagues & Divisions INDIVIDUAL/DUAL SPORTS Michigan Tech intramural individual/dual competition is conducted on a single elimination, double elimination, consolation or ladder basis with drawings made for tournament positions. Participants must sign up on IMLeagues or at the Intramural Office. Individual/dual activities for each term are listed on the Intramural Schedule of Events sheets. TEAM SPORTS Team intramural competition is conducted via a single/double elimination, consolation or round robin format. Team sports for each term are listed on the IM Schedule of Events sheets. LEAGUES The following classifications are utilized in intramural sports to maintain equity of competition whenever possible. In the event that there are only a limited number of teams in any of these leagues, cross competition may occur in order to permit full season play for all participants. Men s: This league will consist of teams created with male individuals who are currently enrolled Michigan Tech students, faculty, and staff. Women s: This league will consist of teams created with female individuals who are currently enrolled Michigan Tech students, faculty, and staff. CoRec: This league will consist of teams comprised of both males and females The rules for this league may be modified (depending on the sport) to encourage equal playing opportunity for both men and women. This league is open to all current Michigan Tech students, faculty, and staff. Note: Individuals may only play on one intramural team during a season (men, women). If a co-rec league is run in conjunction with a men s and women s league, an individual may play on both a men s or women s team and a co- rec team, but can never play on two or more men s, women s or co-rec teams simultaneously. DIVISIONS Each league is broken into several Divisions. For example, a Men s league may have 12 divisions and be labeled as the following: Men s 1, Men s 2, through Men s 12. The Women s division and CoRec division will be labeled the same. Separate divisions are offered for regular season play, but all divisions are combined for the playoffs. 6 Intramural Sports

8 Skill Levels SKILL LEVELS OF COMPETITION Competitive: Teams that choose to compete in these leagues will participate in a regular season round robin followed by single elimination tournament play. Number of playoffs teams in the competitive division will be determined based upon the number of teams and facility time available. There will be two playoffs brackets ( A & B ), which will be determined using the team s final regular season records. Playoff teams will be determined at the end of the regular season. In some sports, the Competitive Leagues will be divided into A & B. Recreational: Teams that choose to participate in the Recreational League will play a regular length season and possibly additional scheduled games. There is NO tournament format and NO Championship T-shirts. Which League is right for you? Competitive League: If you have experience with the sport (i.e. high school player or other competitive play), would like to participate in a higher level of competition, or would like to compete for the Intramural Champion T-shirt. Recreational League: If you have NO previous experience participating in the sport, you are interested in just playing for fun, or you do NOT want to compete for the Intramural Champion T-shirt. Once registration closes teams cannot switch divisions or leagues. *Note: The intramural staff reserves the right to reassign teams/individuals. In some sports - It may be necessary to combine leagues and skill levels in the case of limited entries. 7 Intramural Sports

9 All intramural participants will be required to create an account on IMLeagues.com. To create an IMLeagues account: **Note** IMLeagues offers a live support button in the top right corner of all pages, please use this button if you encounter any difficulties. 1. Go to OR Go to and click Create Account OR Go to and click Log in with Facebook if you have a Facebook account with your school attached - this will automatically create an account, fill in your info, and join you to the school (steps 2-4) 2. Enter your information, and use your School if applicable (@mtu.edu) and submit. 3. You will be sent an activation , click the link in the to login and activate your IMLeagues account. 4. You should be automatically joined to your school If not you can search schools by clicking the Schools link How to sign up for an intramural sport: 1. Log in to your IMLeagues.com account. 2. Click the Create/Join Team button at the top right of your User Homepage page OR Click on the Michigan Tech University link to go to your school s homepage on IMLeagues. 3. The current sports will be displayed, click on the sport you wish to join. 4. Choose the league and skill level you wish to play in (Men s Competitive or Recreational, Women s Competitive or Recreational, Co-Rec Competitive or Recreational) 6. You can join the sport one of three ways: a. Create a team (For team captains) i. Captains can invite members to their team by clicking the Invite Members link on the team page. Any invited members must accept the invitation to be joined to your team. 1. If they ve already registered on IMLeagues: search for their name, and invite them 2. If they haven t yet registered on IMLeagues: scroll down to the Invite by Address box, and input their address. b. Join a team i. Use the Create/Join Team Button at top right of every page ii. Accepting a request from the captain to join his team iii. Finding the team and captain name on division/league page and requesting to join iv. Going to the captain s player card page, viewing his team, and requesting to join c. Join as a Free Agent i. You can list yourself as a free agent in as many divisions within a league as you d like. You will be visible to all members of the site and can request to join teams, or post information about yourself so teams can request to add you to their team.

10 Captains Responsibilities Each intramural team sport should have a captain (also an assistant captain). It is important for this individual to be interested and conscientious, to reduce forfeits and to increase the opportunities for students to participate in the intramural program. All important matters will be directed to him/her and it is his/her duty to see that their respective team is informed. On-Line Captain Meetings Captains will be responsible to review the on-line captain meeting power point for each team sport he/she is wishing to create a team for. The power points will highlight both the intramural handbook and the rules for the selected sports. They can be accessed through our web-page Captains Quizzes After reviewing the on-line captain meeting power point, captains must pass the Captains Quiz in order to create a team in any Intramural Sports activity. The quiz will be taken online, via IMLeagues.com during the individual s team registration process. A certain percentage score is required for a captain to have his/her team created. Captains will have an unlimited amount of attempts to pass the quiz. Playoff Captain Meetings These meetings are held prior to the beginning of playoffs. These are mandatory meetings where anyone can represent the team. Failure to attend will result in disqualification from the playoffs. Rules are reviewed/clarified, concerns are addressed by both intramural staff and participants, and expectations are reiterated at this meeting. Playoffs will be attempted to be scheduled at this meeting. All captains will be notified of the meeting by as the meeting date approaches. The intramural sports office reserves the right to amend playoff qualification requirements as warranted. Captain Responsibilities 1. The captain must have a good line of communication with each of the players and the IM Office. 2. Enter correct and complete information while creating your team on IMLeagues. 3. Review on-line captain meeting power points and pass the captain quizzes 4. Payment of forfeit fees if needed. 5. Checking the IM display cases and web-site for information. This display cases are located across from the IM Office. 6. Notifying members of their team regarding playing schedules and/or schedule changes. - Due to the number of teams, as well as weather conditions, all scheduling, including cancellations or postponements of scheduled games, shall be determined by the Intramural-Recreational Sports Services Department. 7. Being familiar with the eligibility rules and making sure all players are eligible for each contest. -- Please note in the eligibility rules that team captains should make it clear to the players that they are jeopardizing the team s chances to participate if the players are not eligible in that intramural sport. Captains allowing any violation of the eligibility rules may be suspended from participation in any capacity at the Intramural Director s discretion. 8. Being responsible for maintaining fair play and a positive atmosphere at game sites and cooperating with the intramural supervisor. Appropriate conduct is important for the health and safety of all players. 9. Be familiar with all rules of the game and relating this information to team members. 10. Signing up players with correct names on all score sheets. 11. Providing a substitute captain for any game in case the regular captain is absent. 13. Representing their team in case of negotiations and/or protests. 14. Making sure their team does not forfeit any scheduled contests. 16. Register the days and times your team cannot play while creating your team on IMLeagues. NO POSTPONEMENTS!

11 Eligibility Rules The spirit of the rules calls for their most careful consideration. They have been established to protect the intramural athletes and to insure them ample opportunity to participate. It is important that all participants observe the rules equally so that no team or individual may gain an advantage over those abiding by the rules. No athlete should compete on intercollegiate teams and also take the place of other students in the IM sports in which the athlete has gained an advantage. Intercollegiate level training and coaching enables these athletes to dominate IM competition in their sport. All students, faculty and staff who participate in the intramural program must be knowledgeable of the eligibility rules which govern their specific activity. Each individual has the right to expect a fair and equal opportunity to participate, while at the same time maintaining a level of conduct and respect for opponents consistent with the spirit of IM activities. PENALTY: It is the responsibility of each team captain to understand these eligibility rules and communicate that knowledge to other teammates. These rules are discussed at team captain's meetings and are available to any individual at the IM Office. Team captains must check the eligibility of each team player and make it clear that their team's chances are jeopardized if ineligible players are participating. Any team using a student who is ineligible shall lose all contests in which the student played if the violation is detected (through protest or by officials) before league playoffs and tournaments begin. If detected during playoffs, the team shall lose the game in which the player is detected. The game will be awarded to the team that originally lost the game, and that team will automatically advance. 1. Who is Eligible? a. All students who enroll and pay Michigan Tech University tuition are eligible for all intramural activities as provided for in these rules during the term in which they are enrolled. Pictured identification cards may be checked prior to IM contests. Also, spouses of students are eligible for intramural competition. But, they must meet other eligibility rules and regulations. b. Employees (faculty, staff and spouses of employees) are eligible for intramural competition. There may be separate divisions for employees and spouses. This will be determined upon receipt of entries. Separate divisions would most likely occur in individual events. 2. Varsity Athletes a. Varsity athlete award winners from any four-year institution (college or university), will be allowed to participate in intramural leagues and tournaments in their specific sport, but are required to compete in the highest league level offered. b. Some sports may have limits to the number of varsity athletes per team. Please see individual sport rules for more details. c. Varsity athletes in season or in organized practice or training may not participate in the related intramural sport (red shirt athletes are also ineligible). d. An individual, who is dropped/cut (pre-season) from an intercollegiate team or if he/she quits, will be eligible for intramural play in their specific sport, but are required to compete in the highest league level offered.. e. Any student who has been dismissed from a Michigan Tech varsity team for disciplinary reasons may not participate in intramurals during the season of the sport from which they were dismissed. 3. Club Sport Athletes a. Club Sports participants are allowed to play in intramural leagues and tournaments in their specific sport, but are required to compete in the highest league level offered. b. Some sports may have limits to the number of club athletes per team. Please see individual sport rules for more details. 3. TEAM MEMBERSHIP: Players may participate on only one team in each intramural sport except softball, flag football, basketball and volleyball (co-rec league available; a female/male could play in their league and also on a co-rec team). A player declares his/her team affiliation by their first participation. Any student violating this rule will receive a one game suspension or a suspension for the remainder of the season. 4. Any player using an assumed name shall be barred from intramural competition during that season and the team penalized with losses for all the games in which the violator participated. Teams using a player under an assumed name shall be barred from playoff competition. The IM Department has the responsibility to bar any organization that willfully uses an ineligible player. 5. Professional Athletes may participate in any sport except the sport or sports in which they have competed. Professional athletes permanently terminating their active training and competition will have the same eligibility as varsity award winners.

12 Re-scheduling Games Because the true purpose of intramurals is participation, forfeits cannot be tolerated. The Intramural- Recreational Sports Services will do everything to help avoid forfeits. We have developed a new rescheduling of contest procedure. We also added Default and For the Love of the Game options that will hopefully decrease the number of forfeits. 1. Schedules a. Participants and team captains are responsible for obtaining schedules and all information contained within. b. Schedules will be posted by 5pm on the Friday proceeding the first day of play. c. Participants can find their schedules on the Michigan Tech IMLeagues.com web-site. There is also a link on the main Intramurals webpage. d. Schedules are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances; in the event that a scheduling change occurs that significantly alters a game time or location, Intramurals staff will make their best effort to contact captains via . e. The on-site Intramurals staff may assist, upon request, with verification of a contest date or time, but do not assume responsibility for informing teams of their playing times. 2. Rescheduling Contests a. The scheduling of Intramural events can create a number of unforeseen conflicts for a team or its individuals. To accommodate this we try to be as flexible as possible in rescheduling any games that are to be played. When this occurs, the Intramurals office may attempt to work out viable conflicts with both teams involved. If a conflict cannot be avoided, teams may attempt to reschedule their contest according to the following procedure: i. The captain wanting to reschedule must contact the Intramurals-Recreational Sports Services to inquire about available dates and times to reschedule the contest. ii. When a scheduling conflict involves only one team or individual, the opposing team may decide whether or not they wish to reschedule the contest. iii. If the opposing team or individual does not elect to reschedule the contest, the game will be played at the date and time it was originally scheduled. b. If both teams are agreeable to a rescheduled contest, it must be rescheduled in accordance and agreement with the Intramural program staff and dependent upon availability of existing facility space and personnel. c. Such requests must be completed with the Intramurals program staff a minimum of 48 hours (2 days) prior to the original scheduled contest. d. This reschedule process may only be completed during weekday office hours. e. In the case of a game scheduled on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday, the rescheduling process must be completed by 5:00 pm on the preceding Friday. f. Please note that there may be instances when games cannot be rescheduled due to time and space limitations. This especially applies to playoffs and tournaments where future games depend on the completion of prior games.

13 Forfeits FORFEITS: Teams who do not appear at their scheduled contest by game time or are unable to produce enough eligible players to field a team (according to the rules of the particular sport) will be assessed a forfeit loss. Team captains are responsible for providing enough players for their team so forfeits do not occur. If extra players are needed, a list is available on the IMLeagues Web-Site of individuals who are seeking teams. The IM office must be contacted as soon as possible if a team is forced to forfeit a game. FORFEIT TIME: Game time is forfeit time! At game time, the clock timing the contest will be started. At this time, the offended team is given the option to take the victory or wait up to 10 minutes for the other team and play the game. Once the decision is made by the offended captain, it may not be reversed and the outcome of the contest will stand. Any time consumed by waiting for a team shall be taken off the time allotted for the game. (Check sport rules for exact forfeit time policy) FORFEIT FEES: For all Intramural leagues/tournaments, if a team forfeit s a game they will be charged a forfeit fee and eliminated from playoff consideration. The amount of the fee varies from sport to sport and is based on factors such as length of game, amount of staff required for the game, etc. A second forfeit by a team will result in the team being removed from the league/tournament and an additional forfeit fee being assessed. This includes forfeits resulting from, but not limited to: Not having enough players to start a game Game time is forfeit time (see exception) Not having enough players to continue a game due to players being ejected/disqualified Being assessed a forfeit (disqualified) by the officials or game supervisor for unsportsmanlike conduct, excessive physical play, fighting, etc. Forfeit Fee Tiers $75.00 Ice Hockey $30.00 Basketball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Softball $20.00 Frisbockey, Innertube/Water Polo, Soccer 4 s, Volleyball, $10.00 Individual/Dual Sports, Bowling, Wallyball, Sand Volleyball Fours, 3-on-3 Basketball, Second forfeit in same day for team sports $ 5.00 Second forfeit in same day for Individual/Dual Sports, Bowling, Wallyball, Sand Volleyball Fours and 3-on-3 Basketball. NOTES: All Forfeit Fees will be paid at the Central Ticket Office on the first floor of the SDC. Once the fee has been assessed, all players on the team will be ineligible to participate in any intramural activity until all fees are paid! The team will be suspended on IMLeagues. Suspensions will be lifted once the fees are paid!

14 Forfeits (con t.) Payment Instructions Forfeit fees must be paid within 48 hours of the team s forfeit or prior to noon on the day of the team s next game (by noon Friday if the team s next game is on Saturday or Sunday), whichever comes first. If a team does not pay the forfeit fee prior to their deadline, the team s remaining schedule will be cancelled and the team will be removed from the league. NOTE: This does not forgive fee(s) owed. The supervisor will fill out a form that a forfeit has occurred. He/she will put it in the folder with the score sheets. The IM Office will contact ( or phone) the team captain the following day. The team captain, assistant captain or designated team member, must pay the forfeit fee at the Central Ticket Office. If the fee is not paid by the designated date/time the team will be dropped from league play in that sport and they will not participate in any other IM competition until the fee is paid. Paying the fee does not cancel the forfeit. It is still a forfeit. Two forfeits and the team is dropped from league play. All information will be recorded at the IM office and Central Ticket Office. Unpaid Fees Teams that have not paid their forfeit fee by the end of the sport s play-off tournament will have a $10.00 late fee assessed ($5.00 late fee for $10.00 forfeit fees). Teams are still responsible for any fees resulting from forfeits during the playoffs. The team captain is ultimately responsible to the Intramural Program for any fees owed. The captain may have a hold placed on their IMLeagues account and not allowed to register for any further intramural event until the fee is paid. If a team still has outstanding fees, the team captain may have a hold placed on their grades, transcripts and registration until all fees are paid. Weekend Tournaments For weekend individual/dual events and team tournament, the same forfeit policy will be enforced. If an individual or team plans not to show up for an event he/she had originally signed up for, they will need to contact the Intramural Office by noon the day before the event is scheduled to begin. If an individual or team doesn t contact the Intramural Office and doesn t show up for the event, he/she will be assessed a forfeit fee and a hold will be put on their IMLeagues account.

15 For the Love of the Game & Defaults FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: A team that is subject to a forfeit may play the game under the For the Love of the Game Rule. If this is declared, then the team may pick up players who are not on their IM Leagues roster and roster limitations do not apply; However sportsmanship rules still do! The only eligibility concerns would be that the player must be a Michigan Tech student, faculty, or staff. This means the additional players could play for another team. The team playing with the additional players will still receive a loss and a forfeit fee will still be assessed, however, playoff eligibility will not be forfeited. If your normal roster could make the minimum number of players for that game, you cannot enact this rule. DEFAULTS: A default is a game that is not played and is recorded as a loss but is not considered a forfeit. Should a team know in advance that they cannot field a team on a given night and is after the 48 hour rescheduling time; they may avoid the forfeit consequences by contacting the Intramural Office to default their game. The Intramural Sports Office must be notified of an intent to default prior to 3:00 PM on the business day of the contest, or before 3:00 PM on the Friday before a Weekend contest. Notice can be given through phone (voic ), , twitter, or Facebook message. Only defaults handled in the above manner before the default deadline will be considered valid. Please make sure to include your name(captain), team name, sport, and time you are playing so that we can default your game properly. Teams losing by default will lose the contest but will remain eligible for playoffs and receive a 4.0 sportsmanship rating. Teams are allowed ONE (1) DEFAULT per sport season. All others will be declared a FORFEIT.

16 General Rules & Regulations 1. Protests To be valid, a protest must be registered verbally with an official and the sports supervisor must be notified by the protesting team at the time the incident occurs. The official will record all game conditions present when the protest is filed (score, time remaining, period of play, and events surrounding the protest) on the back of the score sheet. The game will then continue under protest. If the officials are not notified of the protest during or before the game, no protest will be allowed. Written support of the protest must be presented in the IM Office before 12:00 noon the next day (day after the protest). If protest occurs on Friday or weekend, written support must be in by noon Monday. If this procedure is not followed, the protest will be dropped and the incident closed. Protests concerning rule misinterpretations and ineligibility are perfectly justifiable. However, officials' judgment is not valid ground for protest. To exemplify the values of honest sport competition, protests of alleged ineligibility should be made immediately to IM game officials and supervisor rather than waiting to determine the outcome of the game. Ineligibility problems can be detected and enforced anytime during the season and/or playoffs. Participants, captains, coaches, officials, supervisors, IM Coordinator and IM Director can detect ineligible players. Games altered by a valid protest will be replayed, if possible, from the point at which the protest was registered. IM employees (officials and supervisors) are responsible for reporting any inequities at any time in the intramural program. The Intramural Director will rule on all protests. 2. Rosters All players participating in a game should be listed on the team roster. Players can be added during the regular season through IMLeagues. Team captains must make sure they are eligible. Rosters freeze with the team's last regular season game. No players can be added for the playoffs after the last regular season game. To be eligible for playoffs, all players must participate in at least one regular season game. For single and double elimination tournaments, roster guidelines vary; check the rules for that particular sport. 3. Late Entry Fee All team sports will have a late entry fee assessed if they do not meet the assigned deadline. The fee will be $5.00. There is no guarantee that your entry form will be accepted after the deadline. 4. Sportsmanlike Conduct The many students who work as officials, sports and building supervisors provide indispensable services to their fellow students and the Intramural Program. It is they who, in a very great way, are responsible for the varied, equitable participation students enjoy. These student employees should be treated with respect as one student to another. Under no circumstances should these students be threatened or physically abused. Anyone physically or verbally abusing an intramural official will immediately and automatically be suspended. The suspension will remain in effect throughout the time necessary to clarify and verify the facts surrounding the action. Permanent suspension may follow. Teams and players have a further responsibility in acting to prevent their fans from abusing the officials and to help the officials control their spectators so that the game is not disrupted. In instances where officials are threatened or physically abused by spectators, those teams that are identified with the spectators will be suspended indefinitely. Any player ejected from a game for any reason may be suspended from his/her team's next game. Any further action will depend on the severity of the incident. Fighting or inciting action, whether physical or verbal, will result in automatic suspension. Further action will be decided upon clarification of the situation. Permanent suspension may follow. Severe cases of misconduct/inappropriate behavior can be referred to the Office of Student Affairs and/or Public Safety for possible University action. NOTE: Participants or organizations that are suspended from intramural participation because of violations of the above rules will be encouraged to participate in the hearings held to insure protection of their rights. The hearing will include those participants, officials and supervisors involved in the allegations of the violations. The intramural staff/intramural Advisory Council will hear the allegations, observations and information and make an objective decision to the best of its ability.

17 Sportsmanship Rating System The Intramural Sports Program is committed to providing a safe, fair and enjoyable environment during IM contests. Unsportsmanlike behavior occasionally causes games to become non enjoyable, unfair and, in some cases, unsafe. In an effort to maintain the proper playing environment for IM games, the Sportsmanship Rating System has been established and will be in effect for regular season and playoff games in all sports with a regular season and playoffs PLAYOFF ELIGIBILTY A team must have a "B" (3.0) average or better sportsmanship rating during regular season play to be eligible for the playoffs. The average sportsmanship rating will be calculated similar to the grade point/game ratio. METHOD OF RATING: Each team in each contest will be rated on a sportsmanship basis by officials and scorekeepers. The supervisor can also assist in the rating. The rating will be noted on the score sheet. Officials are not to discuss ratings with the teams. Teams are not to question the officials about the ratings. Teams can check their ratings at the IM Office. GENERAL RATING SYSTEM CRITERIA: "A" 4.0 EXCELLENT RATING: Players cooperate fully with the officials and supervisor. An open and calm rapport exists between the captain and the officials. The captain has full control of her/his teammates and fans. "B" 3.0 GOOD RATING: Some players dissent verbally with the officials decisions but, in general, the captain and players cooperated well with the officials and supervisor. The captain had good control of team. "C" 2.0 AVERAGE RATING: Players more verbal in disagreeing with officials calls. The captain may have failed to control her/his team. "D" 1.0 POOR RATING: Dissent is open among team members. Team players argue with officials and themselves. The captain fails to assist the officials in game control. "E" 0.0 UNACCEPTABLE RATING: The team displays little or no sportsmanship. A team causing a game to be terminated due to unsporting behavior will receive an "E" rating. Use of an ineligible player will automatically result in an "E" rating. captains of teams receiving an "E" rating must meet with the IM Director. The outcome of the meeting will determine further league participation. It is University Policy that alcoholic beverages or other illegal substances not be consumed on University recreational areas or in University facilities. Team captains must take responsibility to see that neither players nor spectators carry alcoholic beverages to the facilities. IM Supervisors have the authority to tell participants to leave the facility or forfeit games if substance abuse problems occur.

18 Concussion and Head Injury Policy Michigan Tech recognizes the seriousness of concussions and head injuries and takes seriously its obligation to address concussions and head injuries suffered by individuals participating in university sports programs. Concussions and other brain injuries can be serious and potentially life threatening injuries in sports. Research indicates that these injuries can also have serious consequences later in life if not managed properly. In an effort to combat this injury the following concussion management protocol will be used for individuals suspected of sustaining a concussion while participating in university sports programs. NATURE AND RISK OF CONCUSSION AND TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY A concussion is a brain injury that may be caused by a blow to the head, face, neck or elsewhere on the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head. Concussions can also result from hitting a hard surface such as the ground, ice or floor, from players colliding with each other or being hit by a piece of equipment such as a bat, lacrosse stick or field hockey ball. As a result, transient impairment of mental functions such as memory, balance/equilibrium, and vision may occur. It is important to recognize that many sportrelated concussions do not result in loss of consciousness, and therefore, all suspected head injuries should be taken seriously. Some common signs and symptoms of a concussion include: Signs (observed by others): Appears dazed or stunned Is confused about assignment or position Forgets plays Is unsure about game, score or opponent Moves clumsily Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness (even briefly) Shows behavior or personality changes Can t recall events prior to hit or fall Can t recall events after hit or fall Has slurred or incoherent speech

19 Intramural Sports Waiver THE MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY INTRAMURAL SPORTS WAIVER, RELEASE, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ IT CAREFULLY The following document is a Michigan Technological University RELEASE OF LIABILITY. Please read the entire release and indicate your agreement by checking the box below it. (If you don't agree, don't continue). I understand and acknowledge that injuries incurred while participating in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Program may range from minor to permanent injury or loss of life. I acknowledge that injuries may result from my own actions, the actions or inactions of others or a combination of both. I understand, accept and agree it is my obligation to immediately inform the nearest supervising employee of any pain, discomfort, fatigue or other symptom that I may experience during and or immediately following my participation in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Program. I understand the risk of potential injury related to participating in any intramural sport is relative to my own state of fitness and health, (physical, mental, emotional) and to the awareness, care and skill with which I conduct myself while participating in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Program I do hereby fully and forever release and discharge, covenant not to sue and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Michigan Technological University (MTU), its Board of Trustees, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, damages or rights of action due to bodily injury, death, or property damage, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of my participation or the minor s participation in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Program. I hereby further consent to and authorize MTU to seek and obtain emergency medical/surgical treatment and to seek and obtain or provide routine non-surgical care or treatment for myself or the minor while participating in these activities, with the understanding that the cost of any such treatment will be my responsibility. I acknowledge that I have been given a copy of Michigan Tech s Concussion and Head Injury Policy and that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by this policy.

20 Employee Awards The following awards are announced at the Annual Banquet held each spring. Honorees are each given a plaque to commemorate their award. Cheryl DePuydt Memorial for Outstanding Leadership Award This award was established in 2006 to honor the memory of Cheryl DePuydt who joined the Michigan Tech Physical Education Department in 1972 as the first female physical education instructor at Michigan Tech. When Michigan Tech started their women s athletics programs in 1975, Cheryl coached both volleyball and women s basketball along with her full load of teaching duties and raising a family. She coached both programs through the season. Thousands of local skaters got off to a good start thanks to Cheryl when she founded the first local skating club. She served as the department chair of the Physical Education department from 1995 until the time of her death in September Throughout her career she received several honors marking her outstanding leadership capabilities such as the Michigan Tech Distinguished Teaching Award in 1982, a Michigan s Teaching Excellence Award in 1991, the Michigan Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Clair M. Donovan Award for outstanding service. Cheryl was well known for her ability to lead by example, keep a positive attitude, put others first, and always smile! She championed the Intramural motto of fun, fitness and friendship, which we continue to operate by. Each year a student with outstanding leadership qualities will be honored. Female and Male Employees of the Year: Each year two or more students are recognized as our employees of the year. Supervisor of the Year: Supervisors oversee each of our team sports. Being a supervisor carries a great deal of responsibility and organization. Each year a supervisor will be selected for this award based on their performance. Outstanding Service Award: This award goes to an individual who works behind the scenes of the IM Program helping to make things run smoothly; doing things we may take for granted. This award recognizes our unsung heroes. Director s Award: This award goes to a student employee who has worked in the Intramural program for four years and has worked a minimum of four hundred hours. Rookie Official of the Year: The award goes to a first year official who has done an outstanding job officiating one or more team sports.

21 Employee Award Winners Officials of the Year Soccer: Ricardo Oliviera Paes Volleyball: Rachel Palen Softball: Rachel Palen Frisbockey: Ian Kramer Basketball: Allison Waara Ice Hockey: Adam Daavettila Floor Hockey: Jacob Nowicki Flag Football: Joshua Pietila Workhorse Official of the Year (Work the most games): Benn Judd Most Improved Official of the Year: Jared Bezile Rookie Official of the Year: Jaqueline Mielki Overall Official of the Year: Pedro Rodriguez Outstanding Service Awards: Kelvyn Van Larhoven & Charlie Hill Supervisor of the Year: Leah Meek Director s Award: Peter Prins Employees of the Year Female: Ashley Baldes Male: Avery Chatman Cheryl DePuydt Outstanding Leadership Award: Lexi Herriwig

22 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) has a rich history. Fifty-five years ago it was established as the pioneer of organized recreation, primarily for colleges and universities. Founded in 1950 at Dillard University in New Orleans by 20 African-American men and women Intramural directors from 11 Historically Black Colleges, NIRSA began as the National Intramural Association (NIA). Dr. William Wasson, convened the initial meeting in New Orleans, served as NIA s first president, and is revered as NIRSA s founder. Today, NIRSA is a non-profit membership organization serving a network of more than 4,000 highly trained professionals, students, and Associate Members in the recreational sports field throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries. It is the leading organization in many areas: training and professional development, intramural sports, sport clubs, recreation facilities, fitness programming, outdoor recreation, wellness programs, informal recreation, and aquatic programs. Of NIRSA s 740 Institutional members, 94 percent come from college and university recreational sports programs. NIRSA s member institutions represent nearly seven million college students, of whom an estimated five and a half million participate in recreational programs. The NIRSA Championship Series gives college recreational sports participants an opportunity to compete, coordinate, officiate, and connect with skilled peers from other schools and take all the benefits of recreational competition to a higher level. And it s more than just competition, the NIRSA Championship Series is also a platform for professional development, as up-and-coming professionals build skills and engage in all levels of learning through their programming, staff, official, and volunteer positions. The passion of these leaders drives the exceptional execution of our professionally organized tournaments, which propels the experiences and growth opportunities of participants. The rich environment of inclusive competition, sportsmanship, and professional development from participants to fans to volunteers supports communities of health and wellness, which is what NIRSA is all about. The NIRSA Championship Series is under the direction of the NIRSA Services Corporation

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